The TRAVELER'S notebook 20th Anniversary Card Size, also called card format, is the edition launched in 2026 for the twentieth anniversary of TRAVELER'S COMPANY. It is the smallest notebook in the range, even more compact than the Passport, designed to carry only the essentials and nothing more. Here is everything you need to know.
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A pocket format
The card format measures just under 11.5 cm by 7.5 cm, roughly the size of a card. It is the smallest TRAVELER'S notebook ever released. It slips into a wallet, a shirt pocket, or a small pouch, and can be pulled out in a second to jot down an idea, an address, or a list. Where the Passport is already compact, the card format pushes minimalism even further.
An anniversary edition
This format was born in 2026 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the TRAVELER'S notebook. True to the brand's spirit, it keeps the leather cover that develops a patina and the refill system, but in a miniature size. It is both a nod to the notebook's history and a real novelty for those seeking the most portable format possible.
What the set contains
The card format set brings together the essentials to start right away: the leather cover, card format refills, a waxed cotton pouch, a kraft paper folder, two elastics plus a spare central elastic, and a cotton protective bag. Everything is ready to use, just like a Starter Kit, but in a pocket version.
Card format, Passport, or Regular?
To place the three sizes: the Regular measures about 22 cm tall, the Passport about 13.5 cm, and the card format is under 11.5 cm. The Regular is made for writing and drawing, the Passport for traveling light, and the card format for the bare essentials, when you only want to carry a very small notebook. Many users adopt it as a complement to a Regular or Passport rather than as a replacement.
How to use it daily
The card format excels for quick notes: a shopping list, an idea not to forget, a contact's details, a few words while waiting for the subway. Some use it as a permanent pocket notebook, others as a minimalist travel journal. Like all TRAVELER'S notebooks, it develops a patina and quickly becomes a small personal item you grow attached to.
For whom?
The card format is for those who want a truly minimalist notebook, always with them, as a complement to their main notebook. It’s also a nice entry point into the world of the TRAVELER'S notebook, and an original gift idea for a fan of Japanese stationery.
What can you write in it?
Despite its small size, the card format lends itself to many uses: shopping and task lists, reading ideas, quotes, daily expenses, words from a language you’re learning, or simply passing thoughts. Some use it as a minimalist gratitude journal, one line per day, others as an address book or a tasting notebook. Its space constraint becomes an asset: you get straight to the point.
Card format and pen
Because it is thin, the card format pairs well with a compact pen, for example a small ballpoint or a pocket mechanical pencil. You can also slip in a thin pouch to keep a card or a ticket with the notebook. It’s the lightest possible set to never be caught off guard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TRAVELER'S notebook 20th Anniversary Card Size?
It is the twentieth anniversary edition of TRAVELER'S COMPANY, a card-sized notebook smaller than the Passport, released in 2026.
What size is the card format?
A little less than 11.5 cm by 7.5 cm, even more compact than the Passport.
Why was this format released?
To celebrate the twenty years of the TRAVELER'S notebook in 2026.
Is the card format refillable?
Yes, it keeps the refill system and the leather cover that develops a patina.
Should it be used alone?
Not necessarily. Many adopt it as a complement to a Regular or Passport, for quick notes.
To go further: special editions, Regular or Passport, and the complete guide. See the TRAVELER'S notebook collection.
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